Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
monanthos
ID:
670527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1: 266 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669859



Common Names

  • Monanthos Hypoxis
  • Monanthos Star-Lily
  • Monanthos Star-Grass


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Description

Hypoxis monanthos (also called One-flowered Star-grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.2 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands and savannas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis monanthos has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis monanthos has bright yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis monanthos is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, ditches, and other wet habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Hypoxis monanthos

Hypoxis monanthos is native to southern Africa, from Angola to South Africa.

Hypoxis monanthos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis monanthos?

Hypoxis monanthos

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis monanthos?

Hypoxis monanthos is native to the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Hypoxis monanthos prefer?

Hypoxis monanthos prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

Species in the Hypoxis genus

Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa, Hypoxis dinteri, Hypoxis domingensis, Hypoxis exaltata, Hypoxis exilis, Hypoxis filiformis, Hypoxis fischeri, Hypoxis flanaganii, Hypoxis floccosa, Hypoxis galpinii, Hypoxis gerrardii, Hypoxis goetzei, Hypoxis gregoriana, Hypoxis hemerocallidea, Hypoxis hirsuta, Hypoxis humilis, Hypoxis hygrometrica, Hypoxis interjecta, Hypoxis juncea, Hypoxis kilimanjarica, Hypoxis kraussiana, Hypoxis lata, Hypoxis lejolyana, Hypoxis leucotricha, Hypoxis limicola, Hypoxis longifolia, Hypoxis lucens, Hypoxis ludwigii, Hypoxis lusalensis, Hypoxis malaissei, Hypoxis marginata, Hypoxis membranacea, Hypoxis mexicana, Hypoxis milloides,

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

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